Stavros (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stavros (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.607 N,0 22.594 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.560117
  • Longitude: -0.376567
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAVROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 57
Tonnage 238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1920
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6229/20 2.9.20 GREEK STEAMER SANK 11 MILES ESE OF OWERS LTV IN APPROX 503545N, 002345W. (CG PORTSMOUTH, 2.9.20). CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL)(1920). - NM 1477/20. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO NDW. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 28.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH IN 503545N, 002345W BUT WK LOCATED 11.8.76 IN 503336N, 002240W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP] MAY BE THE 'STAVROS'. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65.4MTRS. SEABED IS REGULAR & SEDIMENTARY. DEFINITE WRECK. DCS3 HEIGHT 10MTRS, LENGTH 52MTRS. LIES SW/NE. SONAR TRACE SHOWED HIGH SUPERSTRUCTURE AFT, WITH RAISED FORECASTLE. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 54MTRS IN 503336N, 002240W [OGB]. - NM 492/77. H1310/86/10 1.4.86 EXAM'D 1983. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. (SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES). NCA. HH090/952/01 28.10.03 EXAM'D 15.5.03 IN 5033.607N, 0022.594W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.3 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS. LIES 057/237 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 952). APPEARS INTACT. AMEND TO WK 58MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-ERNST. BUILT IN 1872 BY S OLLSON, OSCARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANOS GEORGILIAS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 17NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR ROTTERDAM. SPRANG LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.607 N,0 22.594 W
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FAQ

Where is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.607 N,0 22.594 W.

How deep is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.607 N,0 22.594 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 2, 1920.

When was the wreck of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1920.

What country did the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the STAVROS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 238 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAVROS (POSSIBLY)?

The STAVROS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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